Contrast lab

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This photo displays several of the types of contrast we discussed in class. Looking strictly at the lines in the photo, there is contrast between the diagonal/horizontal lines of the city and water and the vertical/diagonal lines of the Mount Rainier. There is also contrast in texture between the shapes of the city's trees and buildings, the choppiness of the water, and the smoother, more muted texture of the mountain in the distance. There is also a clear contrast created by the deep colors of the water and trees and the white buildings and boats in the city. The mountain in the background makes the darker colors pop because the colors on the mountain are more hazy due to distance.

This photo also has an element of psychological contrast. You see the stark contrast between nature, conveyed by the water and mountain, and the civilization represented by the city. Like we talked about in class, there is little meaning without contrast. The meaning I take from this photo is that civilization is still controlled by nature because here, the city is sandwiched by nature. Even though the water and mountain are not the focus of the photo, they still carry great presence in the frame.